It’s about damn time. Premiering Tuesday, Jan. 5, and hosted by Nicolas Cage, the new Netflix series “History of Swear Words” takes a deep dive into the roots of taboo words, such as “f--k ...

Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect ...